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Understanding Criminal Expungements

If you have ever been charged and convicted of a criminal offense, you most certainly realize how greatly this can affect the rest of your life.  A criminal record can loom over your head for many years and can prevent you from accomplishing a number of things in your life. If you are interested in taking action to make sure your criminal record does not ruin your future, you should speak with an attorney about criminal expungement. Criminal expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a criminal record. When a record is “sealed” it will not show up on a background check and can only be seen by police and other public officials. 

Oftentimes a person can be denied employment, housing, or certain professional licenses simply on account of their criminal record, and this can make life very difficult. If you are interested in criminal expungement, you should speak with a lawyer at the law firm of Ross & Pines, LLC. With over 50 years of combined experience handling a wide variety of legal matters, our attorneys know exactly what to do to get your criminal record expunged. Having your record sealed will benefit you in a number of ways and once you take action to facilitate this process you can rest assured knowing your chances of finding employment and housing are just as good as the next person’s.   

Criminal Expungement Attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia

Not all individuals are eligible for expungement, so you will need to schedule a consultation with an Atlanta criminal defense lawyer to discuss your situation. If you have made significant changes in your life and have moved on since being charged with a criminal offense, you deserve a fair chance at having a normal life. An Atlanta criminal lawyer from our firm will help you get your record expunged in a quick and efficient manner. 

Contact an Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney at Ross & Pines, LLC today to discuss criminal expungement!